Four Paws Running

I have been using Four Paws Running since December after becoming extremely unhappy with the previous service I was using. Samantha completely understands that our dogs are our children. I was impressed from the moment I met not only Samantha but Yvonne as well, who is our walker. Most other agencies do not allow that. It was important for me to met the walker and see how my girls responded to her. They absolutely love her! I have a 14yr old who hates everyone but when she sees Yvonne she goes nuts with excitement.
Both Samantha and Yvonne are professional, quick at responding to emails or texts. You can tell right away for them it’s not a job. This is something they are both truly passionate about and it shows. My only regret is that I did not find them sooner.

We have been using Four Paws to walk our 2 dogs daily for several years. Samantha and team are very flexible and always available via text or email. We often need extra walks or have special requests and they always accommodate even last minute. Highly recommended!

Samantha is great they are very prompt and have great prices, even when our schedule changes at the last minute they always accommodate. Yvonne was our main dog walker and she always goes above and beyond, our dog loves her visits and really gets excited to see her.

Have been loyal patron to four paws running for about three years. Samantha (owner and main point of contact) is super flexible with your schedule, I have added or cancelled last minute walks and dog parks every now and then. Dog park Tuesdays and Thursdays are a great exercise option. I think they also do hiking every Wednesday although I don’t opt for hiking for fear of the dirt and mud that would track in. I do request that his paws be wiped down after an outing and Four Paws has kept his paws clean for the most part!
My dog, Westly, loves his regular walker Yvonne this past year and is excited and happy whenever she comes by to pick him up. He is usually too scared or nervous about leaving home with anyone other than me, so it was nice to know he was in good hands. Dogs can’t lie about those things!
Highly recommend to those seeking a dog walker/​exerciser!

The dog walkers at FPR are truly dog lovers. We use them all the time during the day and our two Labs and they always come back from their walk happy and tired. We particularly like Yvonne. She is calm and experienced with energetic dogs.

Samantha and her team of dog walkers have been walking our dog several times a week for a couple years, we moved and the transition was smooth.
Not a missed day and our dog is always happy to get is mid day walks.
Yvonne does a great job.
Great service highly recommend if you need your dog walked.
They leave notes after the walk, you can review.

We adopted a high energy pup who we wanted to socialize and exhaust when we couldn’t! 4Paws Running fit the bill perfectly. I looked on-​line and I liked their ethos of exercise = good physical & mental health. Sam came to our house, interviewed me and met our dog; she explained their service was discreet so we have no worries about security with our home. We knew it was a good fit when we were out playing with our girl at a nearby park and she vocalized when another dog came near: this was one of her playmates in the pack, we learned from her human!
A year on, we adopted another pup with special needs. While the two are bonded, their energy levels are completely different. We’ve worked closely with both our walker Yvonne (who is a lovely person to have in charge of our family when we aren’t there) and Sam. We’ve got a great rhythm going, and the team understands that these furry creatures are in our hearts and as important to us as they can be.

For the past 2 years, I have used Four Paws.
I have tried other dog walkers, but never had some as reliable as they are. I do 2 walks M-​F and on Tuesday and Thursdays, they take my pup to the dog park where he runs around for an hour with a bunch of other dogs. It’s amazing. The routine has really helped in his potty training, he is now super friendly with literally any other dog he sees, and he’s in great shape! With a lazy dog like my basset hound, that’s important.
My dog Wilson has had leg issues since he was just a few months old. (Angular Limb Deformity in the front legs that we fixed with surgery, and now has early signs of hip dysplasia in the back). The vet gave him a little over a year to live and said the only thing he could recommend is regular exercise. That was over 2 yrs ago. Wilson has surpassed all expectations and has a clean bill of health. I owe a lot of this to Four Paws Running.
Highly recommend!
— Brian
PS: Here’s a picture of my dog drooling at the park.

I’ve been meaning to write a review for a while. Thought I’d give it some time so that I could be fair and not write something in anger. I had a very similar experience as some of the people that have posted. At first everything was great. Then things got sloppy. Coming later and later to pick up my puppy. Twice forgetting to pick him up! Blaming confusion on text or email. I have the texts and emails, there is no confusion on the information I provided. I’m always very thorough and I like to provide as much info as possible. My dog is my child. I started to really get a bad feeling and I felt I couldn’t trust them after a while. Once, they watched our pup one night while we were out of town. When we got home our pups water bowl was bone dry. When I text Samantha asking what the heck was going on, she text back saying that Holly did give him water, but in another bowl before she left. Um what!!! Made no sense at all. I couldn’t even push the issue. It was such a ridiculous excuse. If his bowl is right there empty, why wouldn’t she fill HIS bowl before she left. What bowl did she use? Her own? There was no other bowl out when we got home. On numerous occasions I felt that they didn’t take him out for the amount of time they were supposed to or to the dog park on the days he was supposed to go and instead, likely took him for a walk around our neighborhood. I had that verified more than once by either my mother that comes to our house a couple times a week to watch our pup and also by a friend that was working on our house for some weeks. We hadn’t mentioned anything, he reached out to us concerned that our dog was being taken out but coming back very soon. Anyway, I just couldn’t put my dog in their «care» any longer. Just awful.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Four Paws Running! They have been walking my dog Willow (who is like my child) for the last 4 months and I am incredibly pleased with their service. I interviewed several of the most reputable dog walkers in Pasadena before making my decision — Willow was very picky about who she responded to, but she just climbed right into Laura’s arms. I trust Sam, Laura, and Hayley with her implicitly and it feels so comforting to know that she is taken care of when I am at work. If I need to change the schedule last minute, Sam is immediately responsive and offers total flexibility. Every day, a little note is left telling me exactly the time she was walked, what she did, and often, a fun little anecdote. They know and love her quirks and take amazing care of her. I know that if I go on vacation, I can leave Willow with them and she will be well taken care of. I truly appreciate this service and would recommend them without hesitation!

Unfortunately I must say that some of the more negative reviews are more accurate. I have come home early on a few occasions to find my pet home, yet the time signed in usually 10 – 15 minutes later than the current time.
Something to think about.

Sam is nice at first; services are good for the price, however the timing was weird, sometimes coming to late or coming back to early. I would also notice that even on days when the water flow was high in Eaton canyon, my dogs fur on the feet looked untouched. On my longhair his fur doesn’t dry that way in mud and water. When I asked about it, they said they towel them off afterwards. Sam’s tone and attitude also became terse over time. I’m not insinuating anything nor do I want to make assumptions, but I don’t feel comfortable leaving my dogs with someone I don’t trust 110%, so I decided she was not the walker for me.
Second– and I mean this in NO way to be offensive– if Sam and the other girls hike the dogs 3x a week, I don’t understand why they are relatively overweight. There could be a logical explanation, but it is one more thing that doesn’t sit right with me.

Samantha and Susan from Four Paws Running are wonderful! We have now gone out of town twice and they have spent the night both times to take care of our two cats and two dogs. This included daily walks and text updates. They are providing a great service to pet owners who do not feel comfortable with boarding their «kids» in unfamiliar surroundings. I would recommend them to everyone!

While at first Samantha was responsive, she became sloppy — she arrived later and later for appointments, and she did not return email messages in a timely manner. When I tried to resolve the situation, she was unprofessional and almost hostile.
She may care for dogs, but she needs to work on her people skills! As a result, my husband and I turned elsewhere, and we have found a reliable, professional, sweet and caring dog walker who knows how to run a business. Let me know if you’d like a referral.

Just got back from vacation and had Samantha from Four Paws Running look after my 2 «poms» and as always, she did an AMAZING job!
She always walks my dogs when I work (I work crazy hours on movie sets) and she is always able to help me out and take them on walks, hikes, runs, so when I get home they are tired out and I can relax and not feel guilty about working all day!
I would highly recommend her to anyone who need someone to look after their «furry kids»
Alison herwood

Wonderful, wonderful service. Samantha is very personable, reliable and careful. Her professionalism impressed me right off the bat. She really cares about the well-​being of your pet. Not only that, she takes the time to understand and cater her services to your pet’s needs. For me personally — I have a very stubborn puppy who is still in early stages of training, and she makes sure to reinforce his training as she’s taking him out on walks. Simple things like sitting and good manners. Her service is great, especially for people who work full-​time and may not be able to get home in the middle of the day to check-​in on their pet. Two thumbs up!